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To support communities and providers working to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness, illness, and poverty.
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The Washington Families Fund (WFF) is a public-private partnership to expand service-enriched affordable housing for homeless families in Washington State. In three funding cycles, WFF has awarded $9.6 million to 28 innovative housing partnerships statewide.
Download the WFF 2007 End of Year Report
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Tools for WFF Grantees
Winter 2008 WFF Grantee Newsletter and 2008 Reporting Schedule now available! Links to data collection and reporting tools for 2005 and 2006 Washington Families Fund grantees are also posted here.
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In The News
New name, new mission, same commitment to homes & services for those in need
AIDS Housing of Washington has now taken the name Building Changes, to better reflect our new mission and expanding programs.
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Washington Families Fund Awards $5.5 Million in New Grants to Help Reduce Family Homelessness Statewide
On January 16, 2008, the Washington Families Fund announced $5.5 million in new grants to 14 different housing and social service projects across the state. These awards will fund an additional 225 units of service-enriched housing for homeless families throughout Washington State.
New DVD on Post-Release Housing for Ex-prisoners
AHW has released a new DVD and training curriculum based on its popular book, “From Locked Up to Locked Out: Creating and Implementing Post-release Housing for Ex-prisoners.” Check out a preview of the DVD and order your free copy!
The Times They Are A-Changin'
Twenty years ago we overcame prejudice, inequity, and ignorance to ease the pain and suffering of one of our community's most vulnerable populations — individuals dying from HIV/AIDS. Today, the epidemic is homelessness, and too many men, women, and especially children are at risk.
Our Mission
AIDS Housing of Washington’s mission is to increase and sustain housing and related services for people living with HIV/AIDS or experiencing homelessness.
Video produced by Slantyhouse Productions
Milestones
Shirley Bridge Bungalows Receives AIA Award. The American Institute of Architects has selected Shirley Bridge Bungalows as a 2007 recipient of the Housing Committee Award in the Special Housing category. The award “recognizes the excellence of [the project], and affirms the importance of good housing as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the human spirit, and a valuable national resource.”